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04:56 GMT         Day 88 of 90, Season 68    

Henk Houtman wins Innsbruck GP once again


  Early on the stage, five optimistic riders attacked on the first climbs of Innsbruck GP. They managed to keep a gap between them and the peloton until they reached the final climb. At the bottom of the climb, the group of favourites passed them. Rider by rider, they couldn't keep up with the tempo set by Kremer, who were supporting Martinus Mina. Right behind the riders of Kremer was Henk Houtman and Alexander Tony lurking. Martinus Mina looked strong, and seemed to have a good day, but when Alexander Tony launched an attack, only Henk Houtman could follow. Henk Houtman made a counter-attack and was suddenly alone in the front, as Martinus Mina caught up Alexander Tony once again. Henk Houtman secured his victory without problems, while Martinus Mina was faster in the sprint than Alexander Tony.
Henk Houtman was happy with the result. It has been my dream for a long time to win this stage, and finally I succeed, said the smiling winner.
Cyclists's manager, Mark van Leeuwen, was satisfied after the result in Innsbruck GP. Henk Houtman did very well today. Everything turned out as we planned it, and Henk Houtman had the power to win, said the manager.



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Innsbruck GP
Henk Houtman
Martinus Mina
Alexander Tony